Lakewood man charged with exposing himself to 11-year-old

TOMS RIVER – Ruperto Marroquin, 20, of Lakewood was charged with exposing himself to an 11-year-old girl more than a month ago, officials said.

On Tuesday, Detective Joseph Legg of the Lakewood police and Detective Melissa Matthews of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office initiated an investigation, according to Al Della Fave, a spokesman for the Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation continued Wednesday with the interview of the girl.

Following the investigation, Marroquin was charged with lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child, Della Fave said. Bail was set at $52,500 with no 10 percent option. Nicole’s Law and a no-victim-contact order also were implemented.

The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is working with the victim and her family.

The Asbury Park Press asked the Prosecutor’s Office for a photo of the suspect, but it declined. State law allows authorities discretion in releasing suspect photos.